2026 Most Business Friendly City Nomination 2026 Most Business Friendly City Application Application Due Date: September 3, 2026Finalists will be notified: September 25, 2026Winner will be announced: November 6th, 2026 at the 31st Annual EDDY AwardsQuestions? Contact: [email protected]Section 1: City InformationCity Name(Required)Applicant Name(Required)Applicant Email(Required) City Hall Address Street Address Address Line 2 City ZIP / Postal Code PopulationSection 1a: Mayor InformationMayor Name(Required) First Last Mayor Email Mayor PhoneSection 1b: City Manager InformationCity Manager Name First Last City Manager Email City Manager PhoneSection 1c: Economic Development Manager InformationEconomic Development Manager Name First Last Economic Development Manager Email Economic Development Manager PhoneNumber of Full Time Economic Development Department StaffEconomic Development Department Annual BudgetWould you like to explain your budget/staff?Section 2: MBFC Narrative SectionDescribe why your city is the Most Business Friendly City in Los Angeles County (500 words or less)(Required)What programs or creative ways has your city supported the growth of your existing businesses? (250 words or less)(Required)What programs or creative ways has your city supported the attraction of new businesses? (250 words or less)(Required)Please provide an example of how your city has partnered with another city, the county, or other communities to foster regional economic growth. If your city does not have an economic development department, how do you collaborate with regional partners to support businesses and drive economic development? (250 words or less)(Required)What has your city done to cut red tape for a business to open or expand in getting permits, operating licenses, increase procurement opportunities, workforce development, etc.? Please provide 2 examples (250 words or less)(Required)CAPTCHA